The memoir of a little girl from the South Side of Chicago. Becoming takes us into the life of one of the most high-profile women on the planet, and humanizes her, and her family, to a degree that I would not have thought possible. Expertly crafted, Becoming tells the story of Michelle’s upbringing in the South Side, through a Princeton education, Harvard Law School, a prestigious law position, quitting to focus on more impactful social issues, and culminating in her recognizable role as FLOTUS. It is amazing how her book strips away the title and persona, and reveals that deep down, the Obamas are just normal people like you and I. Additionally, it is fascinating to hear about some of the behind-the-scenes actions and reactions that went on during the eight years of the Obama administration, and all of the untiring work that got the family to that point in the first place. Becoming was a window into the life of not just FLOTUS, but also the presidency, as well as an American mother, living the American dream her parents wished for her.